Politics of Vietnam Politicians should never be allowed to guide wars.They have to side more with what the public wants, and in most cases what the public wants is not what the military wants. One sided view- Media portrayed events inaccurately Served the public, instead of the country Stir up protests Restrictions- Multiple confirmations for bombing runs No bombing close to civilian area no matter importance of target Morals- VC had no compassion for life First attack wave’s purpose was to die No mercy for their own people
Politicians should never be allowed to guide wars. They have to side more with what the public wants, and in most cases what the public wants is not what the military wants.
One sided view-
Media portrayed events inaccurately
Served the public, instead of the country
Stir up protests
Restrictions-
Multiple confirmations for bombing runs
No bombing close to civilian area no matter importance of target
Morals-
VC had no compassion for life
First attack wave’s purpose was to die
No mercy for their own people